Petach Tikva, Israel

Continent: Asia


Brought to you by: Marsha Goren

Population Density

Our city is suburban.
Most people live in apartments, high rise buildings, one family homes, and extended family homes.
The average family has 3 to 4 children.
When young people marry, some move in with parents temporarily, and others buy or rent their own place.

Transportation

Most people go to work by: public transportation, and cars.
Most students go to school by: public transportation, cars and walking.
What modes of transportation do families own? People basically have one or even two cars in each family.

Weather

This is what the weather is like where I live.

January

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Some photos on a winter morning.
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Travel to the North section of Israel to the Hermon Mountains for snow!

March


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September



Topography

The topography of my area. There are hills and grass here basically.

Does the land affect how people in your region live? It used to be an agricultural city but not anymore.


Language(s)

Our main language is:Hebrew.
We also speak English, Russian and you can hear Arabic around the city at times too.

Religion(s)

What are the religions where you live. Mostly Jewish people.

Government

How is your area governed? The honorable Mayor Mr. Yitzhak Ohayon and his deputy mayors together will the city council govern the city.

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